Who is eligible for the Francis H. Mahon Scholarship?

Graduating high school senior from: Arrupe Jesuit Bishop Machebeuf Catholic Holy Family Mullen Regis Jesuit St. Maryâs Academy Arrupe Jesuit Bishop Machebeuf Catholic Holy Family Mullen Regis Jesuit St. Maryâs Academy Planning to enroll full-time at a four-year college or university located in Colorado. Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher. Demonstrates financial need.

When is the application deadline for Francis H. Mahon Scholarship 2026 or 2027?

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Francis H. Mahon Scholarship

Name: Francis H. Mahon Scholarship

Award Amount: $7,500

Information And Eligibility:
The Francis H. Mahon Scholarship was established to support low-income students with unmet financial needs who are pursuing full-time college degrees. Eligible applicants must be graduating high school seniors from one of the following schools: Arrupe Jesuit, Bishop Machebeuf Catholic, Holy Family, Mullen, Regis Jesuit, or St. Mary’s Academy. Applicants should plan to enroll full-time at a four-year college or university located in Colorado, have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher, and demonstrate financial need.

Eligibility Requirements:

Graduating high school senior from:
- Arrupe Jesuit
- Bishop Machebeuf Catholic
- Holy Family
- Mullen
- Regis Jesuit
- St. Mary’s Academy
Planning to enroll full-time at a four-year college or university located in Colorado.
Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Demonstrates financial need.

Selection Criteria:

Financial need.
Scholastic aptitude.
Character.
Academic aspirations.

Application Requirements:

Complete the Universal Application through the scholarship lifecycle manager.
Provide a list of all extracurricular activities and community volunteering opportunities.
Submit a transcript.
Write two essays:
- Describe what you would like to study in college, what inspired your interest in this area, and what you hope to achieve with this degree.
- Think of the one thing you are most passionate about. What sparked that passion, and how has it impacted your life?

Additional Information:

Awards can be used for tuition, fees, required books and supplies, room and board, and other qualified educational expenses.
Renewal is not automatic; however, applicants may reapply in subsequent years.
All scholarships will be paid directly to the recipient’s school and must be used by January 31 of the year following the award.
Award disbursement is contingent upon the outside scholarship policies of the recipient’s college or university.

Application Timeline:

Opening Date: December 2
Closing Date: February 28

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